Why Are Some People More Resilient Than Others? The Neuroscience of Resilience

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dc.contributor.authorCorea, Elaine
dc.date.accessioned2023-03-09T22:35:19Z
dc.date.available2023-03-09T22:35:19Z
dc.date.issued2022-12
dc.description.abstractWhy are some people more resilient than others? Resilience is the ability to bounce back or adapt after a traumatic event. Over the decades, research has determined numerous factors influencing and impacting the ability to be resilient. Due to technological advances, the current topic of research in this area is the neuroscience behind resilience. Specific brain structures and systems have a significant impact on resilience. Early life experiences can compromise the development of these structures and impact the ability to cope with, and adapt to, adversity and trauma. Early attachment styles and adverse childhood experiences change the structures of the brain, resulting in long-term challenges in relationships, coping strategies, and prevalence of psychological disorders and other mental health challenges. Neuroplasticity, the brain's ability to rewire and create new neuropathways, is the key to increasing resilience regardless of early conditioning or negative patterns of behaviours. Strengthening parts of the brain that impact resilience through behavioural, cognitive, somatic, and integrative approaches may result in greater resilience. The purpose of this capstone research project is to gain a better understanding of the brain's role in resilience and the strategies and interventions involved in assisting clients in therapy to develop greater resiliency. Greater resilience is important to be able to navigate life's many challenges and live a meaningful and productive life.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11803/2014
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisher.institutionCity University of Seattle (CityU)
dc.rightsAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 United States
dc.rightsopenAccess
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/
dc.subjectadverse childhood experiences
dc.subjectattachment style
dc.subjectbrain
dc.subjectconditioning
dc.subjectcoping strategies
dc.subjectneuroscience
dc.subjectneuroplasticity
dc.subjectresilience
dc.titleWhy Are Some People More Resilient Than Others? The Neuroscience of Resilience
dc.typeCapstone
thesis.degree.disciplineCounselling
thesis.degree.grantorCity University of Seattle (CityU)
thesis.degree.levelMasters
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Counselling
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